About the Eurasian Woodcock
The Eurasian woodcock is a medium-small wading bird found in temperate and subarctic Eurasia. It has cryptic camouflage to suit its woodland habitat, with reddish-brown upperparts and buff-coloured underparts. Its eyes are set far back on its head to give it 360-degree vision and it probes in the ground for food with its long, sensitive bill, making it vulnerable to cold weather when the ground remains frozen.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Scolopax rusticola |
| Species Codes | eurwoo, EUWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Woodcock belong to?
The Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Woodcock?
The Eurasian woodcock is a medium-small wading bird found in temperate and subarctic Eurasia. It has cryptic camouflage to suit its woodland habitat, with reddish-brown upperparts and buff-coloured underparts. Its eyes are set far back on its head to give it 360-degree vision and it probes in the gr...
Where can I report a Eurasian Woodcock sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Woodcock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurwoo, or on iNaturalist.
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